Janita Lake Dam Lower dam
Janita Lake Dam Lower
Janita Lake Dam Lower, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was completed in 1920 and serves as a recreational area for water resource and climate enthusiasts. This private dam has a structural height of 18 feet and a hydraulic height of 15 feet, with a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Salem Creek-Tr and covers a surface area of 8.2 acres, with a drainage area of 623 acres.
The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition. Despite not being regulated by the state, Janita Lake Dam Lower undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in November 2019. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, but it meets guidelines for safety measures. While the dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers, it continues to be a significant recreational resource for the community.
Overall, Janita Lake Dam Lower is a historic earth dam that provides a peaceful recreational space in Forsyth County, North Carolina. With its scenic location and modest storage capacity, the dam offers a tranquil escape for visitors to enjoy nature and engage in outdoor activities. Despite its age, the dam remains a valuable asset for the local community and a testament to the importance of water resource management in the region.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Janita Lake Dam Lower -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yadkin River At Enon | 670 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Yadkin College | 876 cfs | → |
| Abbotts Creek At Lexington | 31 cfs | → |
| Little Yadkin River At Dalton | 7 cfs | → |
| East Fork Deep River Near High Point | 2 cfs | → |
| Reedy Fork Near Oak Ridge | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Janita Lake Dam Lower.
Boat launches
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Nc Highway 801 South 5877, Mocksville
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Trading Ford Way Davidson County
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
Campgrounds
- Tanglewood Park
- Oak Hollow City Campground
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Hanging Rock State Park
- Sunset Park Campground
Fishing spots
Track Janita Lake Dam Lower in the Snoflo app
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About Janita Lake Dam Lower
Where does the data for Janita Lake Dam Lower come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Janita Lake Dam Lower.